Agiorgitiko
The red grape of the Nemea appellation.
Compare two Nemea wines of the same vintage, noting stated maturation. Decide whether fruit or texture drives your preference.
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Aligoté
Another key Burgundy white grape alongside Chardonnay.
Compare Bourgogne Aligoté and Bouzeron with simply prepared fish.
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Altesse
The white grape of Roussette de Savoie.
Compare Roussette de Savoie and Apremont to explore Altesse and Jacquère.
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Alvarinho
A Portuguese white to explore in Vinho Verde.
Albariño
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Assyrtiko
A Greek white grape associated with Santorini.
Compare an unoaked bottling and a barrel-aged one; record texture and acidity before aromas.
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Cabernet Franc
An important red grape in Chinon, Bourgueil and Saumur-Champigny.
Choose two Loire appellations from the same vintage. Record freshness and tannins before comparing your preferences.
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Bordeaux · Loire Valley · Southwest France
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Structure, blackcurrant and ageing potential.
Compare a young Cabernet with a mature one: tannins soften while fruit aromas can evolve.
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Bordeaux · Napa Valley · Stellenbosch · Maipo Valley · Salta
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Carignan
A Mediterranean grape found in Languedoc and Roussillon reds.
For comparison, choose two wines with a stated Carignan proportion.
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Chardonnay
From crisp and mineral to broad and buttery.
Compare an unoaked version with a barrel-aged one: the grape stays the same, while fermentation and ageing change texture.
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Burgundy · Champagne · Casablanca Valley · Willamette Valley · Jura
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Chenin Blanc
Lively acidity in dry, sweet and sparkling wines.
This grape can make dry, sparkling or sweet whites: check the stated style before choosing a pairing.
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Encruzado
A signature white grape of the Dão.
Compare an unoaked version with a barrel-matured wine. Describe texture without treating price as a quality verdict.
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Gamay
A fruity red, often light and enjoyable with a slight chill.
Try it slightly cool: fruit and acidity stand out, while an overly warm glass may seem less precise.
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Grilled vegetables · Raclette and fondue · Lentils and pulses · Charcuterie and savoury platters
Gewurztraminer
A white grape with an intense aromatic expression in Alsace.
Taste before choosing the dish. Record perfume and sweetness separately, then adjust to the recipe and sauce.
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Grenache
Red fruit and roundness in many blends.
Garnacha
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Provence · Rhône Valley · Languedoc · Roussillon
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Grüner Veltliner
An important white grape in Austrian vineyards.
Choose a Wachau and a Kamptal wine at a similar budget. Keep temperature constant and observe fullness, freshness and finish.
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Jacquère
A reference for fresh, delicate Savoie whites.
Serve cool, then let the glass warm slightly to compare aromas.
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Malbec
Deep colour, plum and a plush texture.
Côt
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Mendoza · Salta · Southwest France
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Melon Blanc
The grape associated with Muscadet around Nantes.
Melon de Bourgogne
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Merlot
Plum, softness and roundness.
Notice texture as well as fruit: Merlot can make a supple red alone or add roundness to a blend.
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Meunier
Supple fruit and roundness in Champagne blends.
In a Champagne blend, look for its fruit and suppleness beside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Mondeuse noire
A Savoie red grape to discover around Arbin.
Taste slightly chilled with roast poultry; observe the tannins.
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Mourvèdre
A warm-climate grape bringing structure and dark fruit to blends.
Monastrell · Mataro
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Provence · Rhône Valley · Languedoc · Roussillon
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Nebbiolo
Rose, cherry, tannin and the reward of patience.
Its relatively pale colour can belie firm tannins: taste the structure before judging by appearance.
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Petit Manseng
A Pyrenean grape important in sweet Jurançon whites.
With a fruit tart, compare the sweetness of dessert and wine first.
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Pinot Gris
In Alsace, full and structured white wines.
Pinot Grigio
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Pinot Noir
Finesse, red fruit and a clear sense of place.
Serve it slightly cool and watch its perfume open in the glass; too much warmth accentuates alcohol.
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Burgundy · Champagne · Marlborough · Alsace · Willamette Valley · Central Otago · Jura · Savoie
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Roast poultry · Mushroom dishes · Lentils and pulses · Charcuterie and savoury platters
Poulsard
A Jura red grape whose pale colour does not sum up its character.
Ploussard
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Riesling
Citrus, precision and vivid acidity.
Do not infer sweetness from the grape name alone: check the style and taste the balance between any sugar and acidity.
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Mosel · Alsace · Wachau · Kamptal
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Roussanne
A Rhône white grape also known as Bergeron in Savoie.
Bergeron
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Sangiovese
Cherry, herbs and Tuscan energy.
Its lively acidity often suits tomato or herb dishes; compare a fruit-forward style with a more structured wine.
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Sauvignon Blanc
A crisp white with citrus and herbal notes.
Compare a brisk herbal example with a fuller one: ripeness, climate and ageing explain some of the differences.
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Bordeaux · Casablanca Valley · Marlborough · Loire Valley · Constantia
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Savagnin
The Jura white grape, made topped-up or aged under a yeast veil.
Compare a topped-up Savagnin and vin jaune with mature Comté.
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Sémillon
Sauvignon’s partner in dry and sweet Bordeaux whites.
Compare a dry white Graves and a Sauternes: separate texture, sugar and acidity.
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Syrah / Shiraz
Dark fruit, pepper and generous expression.
Shiraz
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Barossa Valley · Stellenbosch · Provence · Rhône Valley · Alentejo · Languedoc · Roussillon
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Tannat
A structured grape associated with Madiran and Saint-Mont reds.
Compare a young Madiran and one ready to drink, checking each blend.
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Tempranillo
Red fruit, spice and an affinity for maturation.
Aragonez · Tinta Roriz · Tinto Fino · Tinta del País
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Rioja · Ribera del Duero · Alentejo
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Torrontés Riojano
An Argentine white grape grown in Salta province.
Record aromatic intensity and palate sweetness separately, then try a spiced dish with little chilli heat.
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Touriga Nacional
Violet, dark fruit and Portuguese character.
In the Douro, look for its role in both still-wine and Port blends rather than assuming a single style.
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Trousseau
A Jura red grape to compare with Poulsard and Pinot Noir.
Compare Trousseau and Poulsard from one vintage with roast poultry, then alone.
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Viognier
An expressive, often floral and full white, emblematic of Condrieu.
Taste with creamy poultry and focus on texture as well as aroma.
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Xinomavro
A Greek red with lively acidity and firm tannins.
Taste with and without a bite of meat or mushrooms. Note whether tannins feel equally firm in both situations.
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Starting service temperatures
Choose a style, then taste and adjust gradually. These ranges are starting points; the tool does not measure your wine or predict cooling time.
- Sparkling or light white : 7–10 °C
- Full white : 10–13 °C
- Light red : 13 °C
- Structured red : 15–18 °C
Put the guide into practice ↗ · WSET — 26/04/2022 · WSET Level 1 — 2021, p. 21 (PDF)
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